Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced four General Manager appointments across its hotel network, a move the group presents as part of its “Transform Mandarin Oriental and Unfold Our Potential” strategy. The changes concern properties in Thailand, Malaysia, China and Switzerland.
Paul Jones returns to Bangkok after more than twenty years with the group
Paul Jones has been appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. With more than thirty-five years of experience in hospitality, including over two decades with Mandarin Oriental, he has led several of the group’s properties, notably in Geneva, Tokyo and Singapore, and oversaw the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei.
Having previously served as Hotel Manager in Bangkok, Paul Jones returns to a property whose heritage and history he knows intimately.
Internal mobility reflecting the group’s management structure
These four appointments reflect a pattern of internal movement characteristic of mature luxury hotel groups: each of the newly appointed executives had already held a General Manager or senior operations role within Mandarin Oriental prior to their new assignment. This managerial continuity allows the group to place executives already steeped in its brand culture at the helm of strategic addresses, in both Asia and Europe.
Anthony Tyler takes the helm in Kuala Lumpur
Anthony Tyler has been appointed General Manager and Area Vice President of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. With more than thirty years of leadership experience spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, he previously served as General Manager and Area Vice President of Operations in Bangkok.
His career with the group includes leadership roles in Bangkok, Guangzhou and Shanghai, as well as oversight of several properties across Southeast Asia.
Martin Schnider appointed to lead Suzhou
Martin Schnider has been appointed Area General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou. Previously General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, he brings more than three decades of experience in luxury hospitality across Asia and the Middle East.
His career with Mandarin Oriental includes leadership roles in Tokyo, Doha and Macau, where he successfully steered pre-opening phases and market entries.
Christian Wildhaber returns to Switzerland to lead Geneva
Christian Wildhaber has been appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva. Previously General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta, he has nearly three decades of hospitality experience and has held leadership positions in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
He had previously led the opening and launch of Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne, and now returns to Switzerland to head the Geneva property.
At a glance by The Hospitality Tribune
Mandarin Oriental appoints four General Managers across its global portfolio
Paul Jones named GM of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, after more than two decades with the group
Anthony Tyler appointed GM and Area VP of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Martin Schnider named Area GM of Mandarin Oriental, Suzhou
Christian Wildhaber appointed GM of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
All four appointees held prior General Manager or senior operations roles within the group
